The Betrayal of Christ — Philip James De Loutherbourg

Philip James De Loutherbourg’s The Betrayal of Christ, dated 1798, portrays a pivotal moment in the Passion of Christ with striking drama and emotional intensity. Centred on Jesus at the moment of betrayal, the biblical scene reflects De Loutherbourg’s theatrical approach to light, movement, and atmosphere, anticipating the expressive power of Romanticism. The composition transforms the New Testament narrative into a solemn meditation on treachery, sacrifice, and divine purpose. This museum-inspired reproduction honours the spiritual gravity and dramatic character of the original artwork. Printed as a premium matte fine-art print on 200 gsm paper, it brings a powerful image of Christ’s Passion into spaces dedicated to faith, contemplation, and sacred art.

Our museum-inspired reproductions are printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper, with edge-to-edge artwork and supplied unframed.

To prepare selected historical artworks for fine-art printing, we digitally enhance images where necessary, including adjustments to brightness, contrast and colour balance. These refinements are intended to improve print reproduction while respecting the character of the original artwork. Colours and tonal values may therefore differ from the original painting.